  The entire color scheme of this Fourth of July luncheon must be worked out in the national colors; as far as possible the doilies used should be designed in star-shaped patterns, with a border in wash silks of interwoven red carnations and blue corn-flowers. Suspended directly over the centre of the table, a huge liberty bell should be hung, composed of red and white carnations and blue corn-flowers. Depending therefrom should be ropes of red, white and blue ribbon, terminating at the four corners of the table. The luncheon to be served should be as far as possible in the prevailing colors, the ices might be in firecracker form, and the starry banner should appear wherever it can be introduced. Draperies and pictures indicative of the occasion should be placed in conspicuous places, and do not forget a goodly supply of pyrotechnics to conclude the day. Such a luncheon will certainly commend itself to all, and most particularly to the younger element. Write the following verses on cards and pass around among the guests after they have left the table. Have each verse read aloud previous to the performance: 1.Though puzzles do our minds distress, We'd like two good ones now to guess. 2.We'd like to hear you tell to-day, Some funny things that children say. 3.Describe some woman in the town, Her nose and hair, her dress and gown; But do not give us her address, Nor tell her name, and we will guess. 4.We'd like a story full of fun; You're gifted, Lyman, tell us one 5.Misery likes company, they say; We'd like to hear you tell to-day (Don't hesitate, but now begin) Of the worst scrape you e'er were in. 6.Your talent gives as much delight; We wish that you would please recite. 7.Your part in this program to help us along Will give us much pleasure; please sing us a song. 8.If music hath charms, we wish that to-day You'd prove it, and something quite charming would play. 9.Tell some joke on yourself, your wife, or your friend. But we hope that you'll have it pleasantly end. 10.Describe some trip you've taken far, To Mexico, Europe, or Zanzibar. 11.Give a tale of old time when settlers were few, Of what they had then and what they did do. 12.Describe some famous picture, Whether dark or fair. Please tell us all about it, And the artist rare. 13.Without a bit of gossip sweet, This program would not be complete. Be sure that while the seasons roll, This crowd will never tell a soul. |
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